Frisco Blog

Frisco morning roundup for Dec. 13, 2012

Exide Technologies briefed the public Wednesday on its plans to decontaminate and demolish its Frisco lead smelter. Since the plant’s closing Nov. 30, crews have been cleaning equipment and the buildings, Frisco plant manager Dave McKercher told the crowd of about three dozen people. Major demolition work starts at the end of the month as structures will be taken apart piece by piece with hydraulic shears. The smokestacks will be set down using a crane starting around Jan. 15. Crews will take steps to minimize dust from the site and will monitor air quality in real time to ensure there are no problems. McKercher encouraged people to review information on the company’s website at www.exide.com/frisco, offer suggestions and submit their questions. Click here for the news story.

The Denton County Office of History & Culture seeks volunteers to help as museum greeters, tour guides and amateur archeologists at the Taylor farm site. People are also needed for educational outreach programming in schools and in the group’s research room. A “Lunch ‘n Learn” Docent Orientation and Training session will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square. Registration is required. Visit the website (select the tab for volunteers) to learn more.

Frisco Family Services is selling 2013 Enchanted Fairies Calendars for $10. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit, which helps people in need. Calendars are available at the office at 8780 Third St. Click here to learn more.

Collin County Justice of the Peace Paul Raleeh performed a record 30 weddings on Wednesday, the 12th day of the 12th month of the 12th year. Click here for the video by DMN colleague Nathan Hunsinger.